ANKLE PAIN or INJURIES

Ankle injuries can happen to anyone at any age. The most common ankle injuries are sprains and fractures, which involve ligaments and bones in the ankle. A sprain is defined as a tearing of the ligaments that connect bone to bone and help stabilize the joint.

 

Causes 


Tripping or falling

Landing awkwardly after a jump

A sudden impact such as a car crash

Twisting or rotating the ankle

Rolling the ankle
 

Symptoms 


Moderate to severe pain

 Swelling

Poor balance

Difficulty in walking
 

Treatment


Rest with immobilized injured ankle for 7 days

After 7 days need to start ankle rehabilitation